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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 30: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Boston Celtics rests during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Kyrie Irving (at MIL – $9,800): Needs 42.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47.2 fantasy points against Milwaukee. It’s the last stand for Kyrie. He’s coming off a poor shooting outing and has really underdelivered in the playoffs. But we know he’s going to keep shooting. And if he’s going down in this game, he’s taking everyone with him. He’s either going to deliver in a big way or he’s going to crash a burn. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Stephen Curry (vs HOU – $8,700): Needs 37.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.8 fantasy points against Houston. Curry’s shot is still off but he’s finding other ways to make up that value. If his shot ever comes back to Steph Curry level, then look out. And if it doesn’t, he’s still a reliable option who will find a way to get his numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at GS – $8,200): Needs 35.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.1 fantasy points against Golden State. You know what you’re getting out of Chris Paul. It doesn’t look like he’s going to put up a big game but he continues to chug along in the playoffs and has reliable outings in him. He’s a steady option and maybe he ends up raising his game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

George Hill (vs BOS – $5,400): Needs 23.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.3 fantasy points against Boston. Hill has been good for the Bucks in this series because he’s a veteran player who just knows how to get the job done for his team. If Brogdon returns to the lineup, that could limit him a bit more. But Brogdon will probably be limited himself. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.